Derby Children's Health - NHS

02/09/2025

Moving to a new school can bring up a big mix of emotions, including feeling nervous and excited! Building our resilience, and understanding how to look after our wellbeing, can help us to face these emotions during this time of change.

‘Stepping forward‘ was created for The Resilience Rucksacks project (University of Reading, Charlie Waller Institute) and Boys in Mind. They created a unique stop-motion animation film following the journey of a Year 7 pupil and their friend on their way to Secondary School for the first time.
Shared from Charlie Waller Trust

Moving to a new school can bring up a big mix of emotions for children, including feeling nervous and excited! But building their resilience, and understandi...

01/09/2025

Did you know? Research suggests that children are unable to judge the distance and speed of vehicles until they are about nine years old. For more tips on road safety click here: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/.../road-safety-older.../
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28/08/2025

📢 Need urgent dental care? 🦷
Visit NHS111 or phone 111 if you need urgent dental care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist
Find a list of conditions and other info 👇
https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/urgent-dental-care/

28/08/2025

Some useful information on safe sleep

27/08/2025

💢 The Anger Iceberg 💢
When a child shows anger, what we see on the surface is just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath, there are often hidden feelings driving that big emotion.
🌊 On top, we might notice:
😠 Shouting
🙅 Defiance
😤 Tantrums
🌊 But underneath could be:
😔 Sadness
😨 Fear
😞 Embarrassment
😥 Loneliness
😟 Worry
😢 Feeling hurt
💡 Remember: anger is often a signal, not the root problem. When we look beneath the surface, we can respond with empathy, support, and understanding—helping children feel safe and heard. ❤️

If your child is struggling with anger, and you would like some help and support with this. Text our chat health line on: 07507 327754 🤳
Lines are open Mon-Friday 9-4:30

26/08/2025

✨🎒 Supporting Little Ones Starting School 🎒✨

Starting school is such an exciting milestone, but it can also feel a little overwhelming.
Here are some gentle ways to make the transition smoother:

👟 Practice the morning routine together so it feels familiar.
📚 Read books about starting school—stories can help children process new experiences.
🧸 Give them a comfort item (like a small toy, photo, or note) to remind them of home.
😊 Talk positively about school and share your excitement—it’s contagious!
🎨 Encourage independence with small tasks (like opening lunchboxes or putting on shoes).
💬 Create space for them to share their feelings—both the worries and the wins.
❤️ And don’t forget—lots of extra cuddles, patience, and reassurance go a long way.

Let’s cheer on all the little learners taking their brave first steps into school life this year! 🌟📖

26/08/2025

Useful information on manging bowel and bladder conditions at school 🏫

Is your child starting school soon? Are you concerned about how they'll manage their bowel or bladder condition when you're not around? Read our helpful guide - and feel free to share this link with your child's teachers and support staff too. It's important that everyone works in partnership to ease your child's transition into school.

📖 Read the guide here: https://eric.org.uk/managing-bowel-and-bladder-issues-in-early-years-education-settings-schools-and-colleges/

26/08/2025

Join us for our Autism-Friendly Waterpark Session this Wednesday, 5-6PM💫🏊‍♀️

Book online today🤝🏻

22/08/2025

Searching the internet for advice again? We get it.

But when the back-to-school/collage nerves start to hit, the best advice comes from someone who truly understands.

💬 Text a qualified health professional for confidential advice and support.

➡️Text us at 07507 327104

Lines are open Monday to Friday 9-4.30 If you text out of these hours, we will text you back as soon as we are open again 😃

21/08/2025

Getting the pill is now simpler and more convenient.

Your local pharmacy can provide the pill for free, without a prescription. You’ll have a private consultation with a trained pharmacist who will check your health and talk through your options.

Find a local pharmacy: bit.ly/OC_pharmacy_CGS

20/08/2025

Exam results
Finding out about your exam results can be stressful. And you may be worried or unsure about what's next. But whatever happens there are things you can do and ways to start feeling better.

Getting your exam results can be a worrying time. It may seem like the whole of your future depends on what you get. Contact Childline is you feel worried.

19/08/2025

In this video, parents and practitioners at Rowland Hill Nursery share how early years education helps children grow in confidence, communication, and curiosity — all through play.

From September 2025 and in addition to the support already available, eligible working parents will be able to access 30 hours of childcare per week, over 38 weeks of the year, starting from the term after their child turns 9 months old. This is all part of the government’s Plan for Change to give every child the best start in life by making high-quality early years education and childcare more affordable and accessible for families.

It is recommended that all parents find out what they might be eligible for and apply ahead of the 31st August deadline (to start using their hours from 1st September) by visiting: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

In this video, parents and practitioners at Rowland Hill Nursery share how early years education helps children grow in confidence, communication, and curios...